Mario Cantone (born December 9, 1959 in Stoneham, Massachusetts) is an American stand-up comedian, writer, and actor with numerous appearances on Comedy Central including Chappelle's Show. He also played Anthony Marentino on Sex and the City. His unique style is fast-paced and energetic, with much of the humor coming from his impersonations of various characters ranging from his family members, to celebrities, to stereotypes.
He hosted a children's show called Steampipe Alley from 1988 to 1993.
Much of his comedy derives from the fact that he is gay and camp.
He appeared at a roast for comedian Denis Leary. Along with Leary, Cantone attended Emerson College in Boston.
He is a favorite guest on the Opie and Anthony radio show, where he is remembered for a tune called "Getcha Balls Out".
He currently narrates the Sunsilk "hairapy" advertisements.
Cantone regularly appears on the daytime show The View.
He is the voice of the talent scout bird Mikey Abromowitz in the 2007 computer animated movie Surf's Up.
Stand-up comedian
Often appears on the Opie & Anthony radio show syndicated nationwide.
Loves to do impressions of older stage and screen actresses such as Liza Minnelli.
Attended Emerson College in Boston.
His parents own Cantone's, an Italian restaurant in Boston.
Attended college with Denis Leary and Gina Gershon.
Kim Cattrall gave a Tony nomination party for him in 2005.
